Methadone and itching

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Avatar m tn So to make a long story short I am itching like a mother and havent taken one today and I am not planning on taking them anymore I want to throw them away. Do you think the itching is from the done/roxi combo? I have no rash so I am stumped.
Avatar m tn I have to admit that taking 2 Benadryl before bed helps a LOT for the itching and even being able to sleep. There is no signs of a rash or anything and it seems to be everywhere at one time or the other. I`ve seen people get really high and itch a lot, so I`m just wondering if that is what it is.
Avatar n tn I wake up in the morning and my patches are scratched off(even withTagederm) and there is blood on my sheets. My Dr. suggested spraying Benadryl but there has been no difference. I am having a hard time getting below the 37 mcg but more importantly, is there anything I can do for the itching? Also, he is thinking of trying Morphine or Methadone because he says they are easier to wean off of. Any thoughts? At this point, it feels like the pain is gone and I just want to be done with this.
1264367 tn?1408104163 I have gastroparesis, and GERD, and am on methadone maintenance. I noticed I started having problems as soon as I started the Methadone Clinic, 3 yrs ago. I recently had an endoscopy and waiting on the biopsy results. I'm so sick of not being able to eat anything. I'm living off of oatmeal and can't over eat. But it's not over eating because I've been starving. I can only eat a small bowl of oatmeal before I take my methadone and then another small one for lunch.
767538 tn?1276575320 All of the others( morphine, codine, percocet and methadone) caused me to develop severe skin itching, no visible rash, just bad itching on my arms and legs. After three benedryls and a half hour it finally goes away. Anybody else have these problems?
Avatar f tn It seems my eyes when exposed to certain substances, INCLUDING MY OWN SWEAT, will burn, begin itching violently and, then, minutes later a horrible headache sets in which can last for hours. Could it be that my body (though not my tears) is shedding stored methadone-related substances to which I'm, apparently, allergic? If so, how long will this last?
Avatar n tn You need to notify your doctor. You could be having an allergic reaction. Some opiates cause itching, but you report that it's severe. Sort it out with the doc who Rx'es the Methadone to you. Good luck!
Avatar n tn I am 108 days off of methadone. My doses averaged 30 to 50 mgs for 6 years. I quit cold turkey 108 days ago and I really cannot believe I did it. It was a true horror story during detox- itching, RLS, depression, anxiety, you name it, don't want to scare anyone, but that is what it was for me. I got through it so you can too, I am by no means a special case. Any other success stories?
Avatar f tn It seems my eyes when exposed to certain substances, INCLUDING MY OWN SWEAT, will burn, begin itching violently and, then, minutes later a horrible headache sets in which can last for hours. Could it be that my body (though not my tears) is shedding stored methadone-related substances to which I'm, apparently, allergic? If so, how long will this last?
Avatar f tn My sister had a face injury in 03 damaged a nerve on her right cheek and some bone repair work done she has been on pain meds since that time , 8 different meds two of wich were to keep her from killing her self, she has put on a lot of weight her thought proses it mess up she quit her job of 30 years because she couldnt think ( probley the drugs) now the have her on methadone and trumadall and predazone pardon the spelling she having trouble driving walking she feel just last nite and went to e
Avatar f tn but ive been clean off methadone for 23 days!!!! Yeah!!! But in the last week my head and neck itch incredibly bad.....and then the rest of my body itches, too.....its driving me nuts. I had my friend check me for lice or critter (i know, how gross) and nothing. i wash my hair daily.....could it be the methadone coming out of my skin or something? Maybe Im allergic to something??? If anybody has any advice that would be great. Im still in withdrawal and this has never happened to me.
Avatar f tn Hi there I'm new to this but I've got the answer to what ya asked because I'm going through the exact same stuff. I decreased my Fentanyl patch from 100mcg to 50 the to 25mcg. After 3 years I decided I'm done and never put on another patch it's been 24 day's now. I also got off of methadone and MS contin in the last year all with the tapering approach.
1187071 tn?1279369698 I told her I got the methadone with me so they can take it and she had 2 nurses come in and do a pill count and then I put them in the needle container infront of them so it is wrote in my chart that I gave them to them.
Avatar n tn Yes what Map said is true,I am a user,Except the itching and vomiting are usally Beginer users,I've been using for 3 years and itching and vomiting stoped along time ago.But if he bearly started using.YES he will be itching alot,especially his face and nose,and at night in bed even more,also the trouble peeing..
Avatar f tn what is your normal BP? do you take medicine on a regular basis for blood pressure? And how often are you supposed to take the phenobarbitol..that is seizure medication right? hey - we need to look at the whole post..itching in itself is not the problem..it's everything combined...and methadone NEVER made me itch..
568435 tn?1216770794 There is something called Propoxyphene that has been used before and after surgery for pain and is in the same class as methadone. Its combines with acethomenophine and Its trade name is Darvocet N. There is also a different class of opioids like Fentaynl and demerol. There similiar but still in a different class so minimize the risk of an allergy. Other than those I'm not sure there is much else available except for NSAIDS and acetomeniphine.
556614 tn?1215836431 Just started it 4 days ago and have not had any itching. Talk with your doc or pharmacist. I don't recall reading that as a side effect. Good Luck!
571167 tn?1223214465 I FEEL LIKE I AMWALKING AROUND IN A BRAIN FOG 24/7. I HAVE BEEN ON METHADONE FOR 2 1/2 YEARS AND THIS STARTED 2 YEARS AGO!!! ANY THING WILL HELP!
1204049 tn?1265826534 If any one can let me know if they are taking antidepressants while on methadone and let me know if it does help please? Thank you vina_voo x This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/721252'>Forum Guidelines - Please read before Posting</a>.
Avatar f tn I'm new to this forum but I need help and advice Please Please Please. I have been taking methadone and oc's since 2003. They are prescribed by my pain Mgmt doc. But I am ready to stop taking them ... I'm tired of my life being controlled by meds. My dosages are 30mg methadone 4 times a day and 80mg oc 3 times a day. Yes its alot I know. I have cut myself back to only taking a total Oh 40mg methadone a day and 80mg oc 2 times a day, also let me say ...
Avatar f tn The muscles in my bicep, tricep and forearm would tense. The arm would clench, the music would stop and POP, the arm would fly up and out, as if trying to right hook an opponent who wasn't there. Every 60 seconds for two hours -- until just before 3:45 -- I'd swing away into the dark. Until the left arm got in on it. By 7:30 in the morning, I wasn't a championship boxer, I was a retarded pigeon with defective wings.
566544 tn?1219437677 i had a eazier time coming off herion then methadone im still on methadone and im only on 5mgs and tried to come off 3 times now and i cant i know everyones like it only 5mgs but that 5mgs keeps me from being sick but thats just me maybe it will work but i dont know all u can do is try it but i think maybe u should go to rehab and come off the methadone. well let me know how u do maybe u can help me get off the methadone.
Avatar f tn Hi and welcome to the forum....well I was on methadone for 6 1//2yrs and also have bipolar disorder so taking antidepressants was a fact of life for me...I had good luck with celexa will taking methadone...very little side effects mixing the 2 together but all antidepressant are not the same...I agree with mr lucky on asking your dr he/she should at least know your on the methadone...
Avatar n tn I have been on methadone for 5 months now and my life has taken a 180. I do not ever want to be like I was 5 months ago. I work and I am a great mother again and I am dependable and proud of myself. I dont cry everynight wishing God would just take me I am praying Thank you to God every day all day. I recomend it totaly.
4597556 tn?1383305043 I went down to 19mgs today, i think its to early to feel the decrease but maybe so my wd are bad today, im staying active the nausea is kicking, and short of breath feeling, and likde someone sitting on your chest and stomach, im trying not to think about it. i have to make it im not gonna go up on my meth, i have to continue my 5mgs a week till im done what can i do i only have april to get this done.
Avatar n tn I have started taking Methadone on occasion. This morning I took a 10mg Methadone and this evening I took 3 10mg Hydrocodones. I am experiencing a ton of breathing problems now. Does anybody know if this is a bad mix. I was taking 10-15 10mg vicodin a day. I know it has to be tearing up my liver. Does anyone else have a problem like this?
Avatar f tn I have already caught him once mixing klonopin and his methadone. But I am still very suspicious that he has do so over the week end at his parents house. I was just wondering if you could advise me as to what signs to watch for if I don't catch him right away. Like what the normal side effects within a day or two after that I would be looking for.
Avatar m tn Welcome to the forum---- I think the more important question is whether you really need the additional pain relief or or just wanting the effect of the additional Opiate. If you can withstand the pain by just taking your normal dose of Methadone, then don't take the Lortabs. Hope you will stay and post and read this site -- should you ever decide to come off of the Methadone, this is a great place to find help. All the best.
Avatar f tn Hello M, We have a memeber that has been on the patches for years and has had a similar problem. Just as you, she developed this itching and rash after several years of being on the patch. Unfortunately she is on vacation and can't comment. I do beleive her itching finally straightened out too. Here's what happened to me. I was on the Fentanyl Patch too for several weeks. Suddenly I had almost the same thing happen to me.
Avatar f tn As with heroin and all other opiates, methadone tolerance and methadone dependence usually develop with repeated doses. Tolerance to Methadone administered in a pain-control program usually occurs during the first few weeks of use; whereas respiratory depression, sedation, and nausea can be seen immediately.